Where did the name Creative Clay originate?

In Creative Clay's beginning, clay was a primary art medium. 22 years later we are a multi-disciplinary arts center with ceramics, painting, music, theater, videography, fiber arts, mixed media, sculpture and more!

Who founded the organization?

Creative Clay was founded in 1995 by two Waiver Support Coordinators, Danielle Despathy and Grace Alfiero, who wanted to create an environment where people could reap the benefits of arts education and expression. The organization started with a $1000 grant from the Knights of Columbus and three clients. Today we serve over 60 clients per week and have tripled our studio/gallery workspace.

What is a Waiver Support Coordinator?

Support Coordination is the service of advocating, identifying, developing, coordinating and accessing supportsand services on behalf of individuals or assisting individuals and their families to access supports and services on their own.

What is the Medicaid Waiver?

The Medicaid Waiver programs help provide services to people who would otherwise be in an institution, nursing home, or hospital to receive long-term care in the community. Prior to 1991, the Federal Medicaid program paid for services only if a person lived in an institution.

Who is eligible for the Waiver and how do you apply for services?

To apply for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, which includes waiver participation or placement in an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled (ICF/DD), submit an application to the APD office that serves your area, either by mail or by hand delivery. Waiver applicants who are in a crisis situation (homeless, danger to self or others, or caregiver unable to give care) should contact the Agency for Persons with Disabilities regional office serving their county. The local regional office may be able to provide short term services and will review the situation and determine if a crisis application should be completed. For information regarding crisis criteria, please visit the Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register website at: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=65G-1.

Click here for more information on eligibility and applying for services. More information is available at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities website.